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Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas

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Workforce Solutions
Deep East Texas

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    a Job
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  4. Find Training

The mission of Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is to provide solutions for quality workforce development. Our vision is a regional workforce that is educated, innovative, and highly skilled in areas that match the skill requirement of the region's employers.

  1. 4.7% Unemployment Rate
    May 2025
  2. 3,559 Job Orders in
    Last 12 Months
  3. 1,195 Jobs Filled in
    12 Last Months
  4. 2,750 Average Number
    of Children in Care
    Per Day May 2025

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Latest News & Announcements

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Now Offering VIRTUAL Workforce Services!

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is here to support you—virtually! Schedule an appointment online, and a member of our team will call you at your scheduled time to discuss your workforce needs, including job search assistance, training opportunities, and resume support.

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Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas Welcomes Dr. Ty Cauthen as New Executive Director

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Ty Cauthen as its new Executive Director, effective June 2, 2025. With a strong background in education and rural workforce development, Dr. Cauthen brings a vision of innovation, equity, and collaboration to the region.

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Virtual Series: Supporting Successful Transitions for Students with Disabilities

You're invited to attend a free virtual series designed to support students with disabilities as they transition to college or enter the workforce. These informative sessions, focused on transition services, will be held monthly from September through May 2026. To learn more, please watch our introductory video.

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Unemployment Rate 2025 May

Unemployment Rate Increases in May

The May labor market statistics for the region reflected a rate of 4.7%, an increase from the April rate (4.2%). The regional unemployment rate is slightly higher than the rate recorded a year ago (May 2024).

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Portacool Recognized as 2024 Local Employer of Excellence: A Testament to Resilience and Workforce Development

Portacool has been honored with the 2024 Local Employer of Excellence Award by Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas.The recognition of Portacool as a Local Employer of Excellence underscores the critical role businesses play in Texas’s economic success.

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Workshops & Hiring Events

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Mega Job Fest

Happening April 24, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 Pm at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N. 2nd Street in Lufkin Texas. 

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A proud partner of the American Job Center network

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD); 1-800-735-2988 (Voice); 1-800-662-4954 (Español); or 7-1-1